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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 648.68 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 648.68 and 283.50 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 648.68 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/648.68 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 648.68 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 183,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,899.36/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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